Today, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joined U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and U.S. Representative Juan Vargas (D-CA-52) in introducing the Temporary Immigration Judge Integrity Act, bicameral legislation to prevent inexperienced temporary immigration judge appointments in light of the Trump Administration’s abuse of loopholes in current regulations... Amidst the growing number of pending cases in immigration courts, this legislation will ensure that only experienced and trained temporary immigration judges will have the privilege of adjudicating cases that have permanent consequences for millions of people.
Support legislation to prevent inexperienced temporary immigration judge appointments and close loopholes allowing such appointments.
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U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) joined U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and U.S. Representative Juan Vargas (D-CA-52) in introducing the Temporary Immigration Judge Integrity Act, bicameral legislation to prevent inexperienced temporary immigration judge appointments in light of the Trump Administration’s abuse of loopholes in current regulations.
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U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced the Temporary Immigration Judge Integrity Act, legislation to prevent inexperienced temporary immigration judge appointments in light of the Trump administration’s abuse of loopholes in current regulations. U.S. Representative Juan Vargas (D-Calif.-52) is introducing companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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U.S. Senator Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) joined U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and 15 Senate colleagues to introduce the Temporary Immigration Judge Integrity Act, legislation to prevent inexperienced temporary immigration judge appointments in light of the Trump Administration’s abuse of loopholes under current regulations.
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U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) in introducing the Temporary Immigration Judge Integrity Act, legislation to prevent inexperienced temporary immigration judge appointments in light of the Trump administration’s abuse of loopholes in current regulations.
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Aug. 27, 2026 EOIR Announces Regional Deputy Chief Immigration Judge, Administrative Law Judge, 35 Immigration Judges, and 3 Temporary Immigration Judges
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The Executive Office for Immigration Review today announced the swearing in of a regional deputy chief immigration judge within the Office of the Chief Immigration Judge, an administrative law judge within the Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer, 35 immigration judges, and 3 temporary immigration judges.
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Last Action Date Listed December 3, 2025 Action Mr. Schiff (for himself, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Bennet, Mr. Booker, Ms. Duckworth, Ms. Hirono, Mr. Kelly, Mr. Markey, Mr. Merkley, Mr. Murphy, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Padilla, Mr. Sanders, Mr. Van Hollen, Ms. Warren, Mr. Welch, and Mr. Wyden) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
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Latest Action: Senate - 12/03/2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]* 12/03/2025
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Temporary immigration judges may serve for up to 4 consecutive 6-month terms. ``(II) Additional service.-- Temporary immigration judges who have reached the 2-year service limit described in subclause (I) shall not be reappointed to this temporary position until at least 3 years after the conclusion of their temporary service.
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Senator Peter Welch co-introduced legislation (the Temporary Immigration Judge Integrity Act) designed to prevent inexperienced temporary immigration judge appointments, directly addressing his campaign promise and showing clear legislative effort. However, no evidence indicates that this legislation was enacted or that the promised outcome was delivered. Therefore, the promise is marked as 'never' fulfilled, but effort is recognized.